MP puts May on spot over delivery fees

Many Scots in rural areas pay 30 per cent more for deliveries than consumers in the rest of the UKAlamy

A Scottish Tory MP has sought Theresa May’s backing to stamp out “extortionate” delivery charges which have left many Scots paying 30 per cent more than consumers in the rest of the UK.

Douglas Ross, MP for Moray, referred to a report by Citizens Advice Scotland this week which estimated that one million consumers in rural areas are forced to pay a premium.

Addressing Mrs May at prime minister’s questions yesterday, he said: “In my Moray constituency this is a huge issue where ridiculous prices are put on to deliver to our area and in some cases, companies refuse to deliver at all. What [can] the UK government do with myself to ensure we right this wrong?”

Mrs May said: “Royal Mail does provide a…

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